Cheap flights from London to New York

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From London to New York

Book a London to New York flight and the Big Apple is yours for the taking. This iconic American city has three airport hubs. There’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and La Guardia Airport (LGA) in NYC itself, plus Newark (EWR) across the river in New Jersey. Wherever you start from, you’ve got a long list of must-dos. Visit New York City in December and do your Christmas shopping in Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Visit in summer and sit down to an open-air concert in Central Park. While you’re in town, tick off Times Square, climb the Empire State Building and snap a photo of the Statue of Liberty. We weren’t joking when we said it was a long list…

How popular is this flight route?

The London to New York flight path was viewed by 2,827 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What percent of flights are delayed?

When booking, remember that flights London to New York are typically delayed by 64 min, so prepare as needed.

How many passenger seats are available on a flight on this route?

Expect 7,268 seats to be available on average per day for flights from London to New York.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

While looking for the best option consider British Airways. Our data currently shows that they have the cheapest flight available for the flight path. When travelling from London to New York, generally 186 flights depart for this route daily.

How long does the flight from London to New York take?

A direct flight take up to 8 hours, covering a distance of 2,151 miles.

How many flights depart from London to New York on average per day?

228 flight departures from London to New York per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 0% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 39% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 44% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 17% of flight departures

Is London weather warmer or cooler than New York?

We forecast the temperature to be around the 30 °Cs in July, on average. The temperature in New York is generally hotter than in London. Book flights in a timely manner in correlation to your departure date.

What days are direct flights available from London to New York?

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How long is the flight from London to New York?

If you’re taking a London to New York flight you’re looking at an average journey time of just over 8 hours. Bear in mind that duration will be longer if you choose an indirect flight with stop-offs on the way. To exclude these from your results, check the ‘direct flights only’ box in the search box filters.

Which airlines operate flights from London to New York?

Well-known airlines that run London to New York flights include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and KLM, although there are plenty more. If you’re looking for specific flights from London to New York, use the search function at the top of this page to compare departure times for different operators.

How frequent are flights between London and New York?

You’ll have no problem finding a flight from London to New York as there are multiple departures a day. Just remember you’ll need to factor in the time difference when you arrive, as London is five hours ahead of New York.

Which airports serve London and New York?

You can book a flight to New York from London Gatwick, London Luton, Heathrow, Stansted and London City airports.

Which direct flight route between London and New York is cheapest?

The cheapest route between London and New York is flying from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy, although prices can vary so it’s always worth comparing departure airports. Also bear in mind things like costs for transport at either end of your trip, as well as in your destination. To get the lowest prices on London to New York flights, use the filters beneath the search box to narrow your results.

What is there to do in New York?

In short, a lot. London to New York flights serve up the kind of sightseeing opportunities that most cities can only aspire to. Manhattan is the star attraction, and the place to head to if the Empire State Building, Central Park and Times Square are on your to-do list. But there are four more boroughs to explore if you truly want to get a feel for the place, so save some time for the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, too. Weather-wise, New York winters are cold, so you’ll want to pack your warmest clothes if you’re visiting between Thanksgiving in November and the start of April. If you’d prefer to pack your summer wardrobe, book a London to New York flight between May and October instead. If you’re trying to find a cheap flight from London to New York, use the Search Flights function at the top of this page.